Gilera XR-2 125 (1990)

The 1990 Gilera XR2-125 motorcycle is a two stroke, single cylinder bike with a capacity of 124cc. It has a liquid cooling system, an electric ignition with capacitive output, and a Dell’Orto premix induction. The compression ratio is 13.0;1, and it has a kickstart. The bike can reach a maximum power of 24hp @ 9250 rpm and has a maximum torque of 1.5 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm. The transmission is 6-speed, and the final drive is chain. The front suspension consists of Paioli upside-down forks with 230mm wheel travel, and the rear suspension is a Boge single shock. The front and rear brakes are single disc, and the tires are 2.75-21 in the front and 4.10-17 in the rear. The wet weight of this bike is 141 kg / 310.8 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 22 liters / 5.8 US gallons. The average fuel consumption is around 19.2 km/L. The maximum speed of the bike is 134.9 km/h / 83.8 mph, and it takes 17.0 seconds to complete a standing quarter-mile test with a top speed of 119.0 km/h. The bike’s braking distance from 60-0 km/h is 14.2m, and it takes 41.1m to come to a complete stop from 100-0 km/h. Overall, the Gilera XR2-125 received a positive review from Moto Sprint in their 1989 group test.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Gilera XR2-125

Year: 1990 –


Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve
Capacity: 124 ccc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 13.0;1
Induction: Dell’Orto premix
Ignition: Electric ignition with capacitive output
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 24 hp / 18 kW @ 9250 rpm
Max Power Rear Tytre: 22.5 hp @ 10700 rpm
Max Torque: 1.5 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Paioli upside down forks, 230mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension: Boge single shock

Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tyre: 2.75-21
Rear Tyre: 4.10-17
Wet-Weight: 141 kg / 310.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 19.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.2 m / 41.1 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 17.0 sec / 119.0 km/h
Top Speed: 134.9 km/h / 83.8 mph
Road Tests: Moto Sprint 1989 Group Test

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